#IndiaInEngland: Interesting Test records scripted at the Oval
What's the story
England will host India at the Oval in London, when these two sides face each other in the fifth Test, starting Friday.
India have already lost the 5-match series and trail England 1-3.
Indian players would need to be on their toes and go all out to not let England walk away.
Let's look at the records scripted by these teams at the Oval.
Highest scores
A look at the highest scores by the teams
India achieved their best score at this ground, in 2007, when they posted 664 on the scoreboard.
The Test match was drawn with Anil Kumble (110) and Kevin Pietersen (101) scoring magnificent tons.
England's highest score against India on this ground is 594, achieved in July 1982.
Interestingly, this match was drawn as well.
Oval
Lowest total by Men in Blue against England at Oval
India's 94 against England in 2014 is the lowest total posted by Men In Blue, at this stadium.
England went on to beat MS Dhoni-led India by an innings and 244 runs.
On the other hand, the Three Lions were bowled out for 102 in 1971, their lowest total against India here.
The dismal performance saw them losing the Oval Test by 4 wickets.
Feats
Individual feats at this venue
Ian Bell has the best individual score by an English batsman on this ground (235) against India. He achieved it in 2011.
For India, Sunil Gavaskar has the best Test score here with 221 runs to his name.
GOB Allen's 7/20 in 1936 is still the best bowling figures in head to head encounters.
B Chandrashekhar's 6/38 remains the best effort by an Indian.
Information
Anderson, Cook have their names etched here
James Anderson has the maximum number of wickets (39), at the Oval, among active players. Ian Botham has the highest wickets (52). Alastair Cook has amassed 999 runs here. Former cricketer, Sir Hutton has the most number of Test runs at this iconic venue (1,521).